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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.49, 38,974.70 and 15,496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.49, 38,974.70 and 15,496.39 is: 21,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.49 : 38,974.70 = 15,496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.49/38,974.70 = 15,496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.49x = 38,974.70 × 15,496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.49x = 603,966,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,966,956.46/28,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.29

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